đź’› When Was the Last Time You Truly Felt Light? Between deadlines, bills, caretaking, and a never-ending to-do list, joy can quietly slip through the cracks of adult life. You might not even notice it at first. Just a creeping sense of dullness… irritability… disconnection. Here’s the truth: fun isn’t childish. Joy isn’t frivolous. đź’ˇ…
Tag: self-improvement
Celebrating One Year of Soul & Suitcase!
It seems like only yesterday when the idea of starting this blog sparked in my mind! For months, I had that desire swelling up inside, and eventually, it took off at its own pace. When it comes to things that really matter to me, I only take action when it feels right. Not a minute…
The Science of Love: Understanding The Chemistry Behind Romance
Falling in love is a neurochemical cocktail that activates parts of the brain related to reward, motivation, attachment, and emotion. Here’s what happens: 1. Dopamine: The “Craving” Neurotransmitter 🧠Love in the early stages feels like an addiction — because neurologically, it kind of is. 2. Oxytocin: The “Bonding” Hormone đź’ˇ Oxytocin builds the secure…
3 Top Youtube Channels to Empower Your Growth
One of the key tools that really helps me grow in life is my belief that “nothing is born ready.” This understanding makes me rely on 3 things: But my mindset hasn’t always been so positive. I spent a lot of time and energy stuck in a negative thought pattern that resisted change at all…
8 Powerful Habits to Keep Anxiety at Bay
Anxiety may knock—here’s how to stop giving it VIP access. Anxiety is like that uninvited guest who shows up at your house wearing muddy shoes, plops on your couch, and refuses to leave. We’ve all been there — heart racing before a presentation, brain spiraling at 3 a.m. “Did I pay that bill? Did I…
Stillness in The Storm
Have you ever felt like you leveled up in just a few seconds? It might have been an old issue finally getting resolved or a long-cherished dream becoming a reality. That’s exactly how I felt when I stopped waiting for the world to change before I could find happiness. While I don’t recall the exact…
How I’m Building Mental Resilience
Ten years ago, I decided to take my mental health seriously. I didn’t even know that I was craving a kind of power that makes life enjoyable, regardless of external circumstances: well-being. Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to have this amazing joy for life, even when things are really tough? That’s…
5 Signs of a Negative Mindset and How to Shift it
Your mindset is the lens through which you see the world. It colors how you interpret challenges, relationships, and even your own worth. When your thinking leans toward the negative, life feels heavier — opportunities slip by, self-doubt grows, and joy seems just out of reach. The good news? Your brain is wired for change….
How Self-Knowledge Transforms Your Social Skills
Understanding yourself is the gateway to connecting more deeply with others. 🌱 It All Starts Within We often think that to improve our relationships, we need to learn how to “fix” the other person — communicate better, set firmer boundaries, get clearer about our needs. And while all of that matters, the deepest relationship shift…
What Happens to Your Mind and Mood When You Start Healing Your Traumas
Healing isn’t a straight line — but it’s a powerful transformation from the inside out. đź’« Healing Is Messy, Beautiful, and Brave At first, it might feel worse before it feels better. But with every moment of self-awareness, every boundary you set, every tear you allow to flow — something profound is happening inside your…
7 Powerful Phrases for Greater Mental Resilience
How great would it be if we could just cruise through life on a straight path, always moving up without the weight of big disappointments, unexpected hurdles, or painful losses? Since that option isn’t on the menu, we can only find ways to navigate life’s challenges while keeping the stress to a minimum. And one…
I’m Back!
Hello everyone, I’m finally well enough to start writing again! ✨ It wasn’t easy to take a break from the blog, but I had to. In July, my beloved auntie Mena passed away unexpectedly, and I needed some time out to grieve. I paused my multi-tasking version and allowed myself to feel what this loss…
